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I didn’t know what to make of guest columnist Val Stilwell’s aggressive adulation of Lane County Commissioner David Loveall until I read her biographical statement at the end of the essay, presenting her as a “communication strategist.” Clearly, what Stilwell is selling is a repackaged and rebranded Loveall for...

Good morning! It’s December 8 — here’s what’s going on in your community today…. Today will be periods of rain; breezy this afternoon. There is a 91% chance of rain. The high will be 59 with a low of 53. Cloudy now, changing to rain at 10 a.m.

EUGENE, Ore. — Gasoline prices in Eugene have decreased by 4.8 cents per gallon over the past week, now averaging $3.44 per gallon, according to GasBuddy's survey of 78 stations in the area. This marks a 5.6-cent drop from a month ago, although prices remain 13.2 cents higher than the same time last year. The...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Windshield wipers are working overtime across western Oregon this morning as sheets of steady rain continue to fall. The air feels thick and damp, and water already pools along curbs and low-lying stretches...

At least 19 colleges have changed essay prompts this year, according to one college counseling firm. Will it change how students talk about themselves?

Oregon — A 2025 national report on antisemitism at U.S. colleges and universities concludes that Jewish students across the country continue to face heightened levels of harassment, intimidation, and uneven institutional protection. The annual Campus Antisemitism Report, published by StopAntisemitism, evaluated 90...

EUGENE, Ore. – A recent health study in Lane County has unveiled a growing concern, with children as young as sixth graders reportedly engaging in gambling activities. The 2024 study highlights that young students are actively participating in betting and gambling. "Kids are really primed for gambling,” Dr. Jocelyn...

Eugene City Manager Sarah Medary, who retires Friday, outlined at a city council meeting last night what Eugene asked Flock Safety to do after canceling the contract for the automated license-plate reader technology. Questions remain about why Eugene cut ties with Flock so abruptly. Grace Chinowsky reports. Grace...

EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Police Department has terminated its contract with Flock Safety. Police Chief Chris Skinner addresses the media in a question and answer session at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9th at police headquarters, located at 300 County Club Road.

Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Why Eugene, Springfield police are ending their Flock camera contracts. Plus, a look at Valley River Center's future. A look ahead at the Storm Alert forecast.